I could not have predicted that the columns that resonated with people most this past year would be about such random topics, ranging from Australian breakdancers to the “Brats” documentary.

I failed my self-imposed fashion challenge, set as last year’s New Year’s resolution. But I think that’s OK.

Was Rudolph right to guide Santa's sleigh in “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”? Or should he have told the Jolly Old Elf to stick it? An investigation.

Baltimore City Schools’ choice program is good for ensuring kids get a chance to go to schools outside their area. But it’s one more choice for parents to make.

Luigi Mangione has been romanticized. Experts say there’s a reason for that.

Steve Parke, a longtime Maryland resident who was Prince’s art director for 13 years, will “kiss” and tell at the Baltimore County Public Library about his new book and time with the late icon.

A growing movement of Black parents are looking to homeschooling to take control over what and how their children learn.

At the end of the first half of “Wicked,” Elphaba asks her friend Galinda to join her on the broom and fly away to launch a movement. But Galinda can’t. That sounds a lot like real life.

Since 2021, my happy place just happens to be among Christmas nutcrackers that resemble Black celebrities.

The wars and racism aren't going anywhere, so I’m thankful for the inconsequential stuff I can escape with, like “Hot Frosty” and “Dancing With the Stars.”

Former technology journalist Sean Gallagher wrote about cybercrime for years, until — at 55 — he decided to fight it himself.

Agonizing about the timing and reasoning for getting a cellphone for your child is pretty common. But recent events made that decision for me.

Here's a list of locally available goodies to brighten up that lonely sock. Fabulous does come in small packages.

The Golden Bachelorette found new, true love. Here are some lessons we learned from Rockville’s Joan Vassos.

Martha Stewart is not sorry. And you’re going to have to deal with it.

After this election, the optimism in "The West Wing," "Parks and Recreation" and "Scandal" seems naive. The craziness feels a lot more plausible.

Women were once asked to choose whether they felt safer with a man or a bear. After this election, I'd choose the bear over some women, too.

Maryland voted well in the election. The rest of y'all ... Hope it was worth it.

I have been focusing on light subjects and avoiding serious topics as of late because the election makes me think it’s all going to be serious very soon.

Halloween is a time of spooky generous behavior — and shame if you give out the wrong candy to trick-or-treaters.